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March 3, 2015 5:11 AM

Should couples be able to divorce without involving the court?

A new bill introduced in the Minnesota legislature Monday would drastically change divorce proceedings in the state and allow couples to end marriages outside the court.

by Michael Olson

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March 2, 2015 5:26 AM

What are your thoughts on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to the U.S. Congress?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that while the U.S. and Israel agree that Iran should not get nuclear weapons, they disagree about how to stop the Islamic republic.

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February 27, 2015 10:50 AM

What should be done with the state budget surplus?

A new forecast released Friday shows Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature will have even more money to work with as they set the state budget for the next two years.

by Michael Olson

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February 25, 2015 3:25 PM

What is your view of Apple?

Apple is huge. What do you think of the company and the role it plays in the global economy?

by Michael Olson

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February 24, 2015 8:39 AM

Who should set water pollution standards in Minnesota?

“Minnesota Pollution Control Agency officials warned Tuesday that a bipartisan push at the Capitol to ease state water pollution standards could lead the federal government to assert control of water rules,” writes MPR News political reporter Tom Scheck. In a bid to help U.S. Steel’s MinnTac plant in Mountain Iron, some lawmakers say they believe…

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February 23, 2015 1:14 AM

Should the U.S. slow down the exit from Afghanistan?

The United States is considering slowing its military exit from Afghanistan by keeping a larger-than-planned troop presence this year and next because the new Afghan government is proving to be a more reliable partner, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Saturday.

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February 20, 2015 8:05 AM

Does suburban living contribute to obesity?

Big-box stores are effective delivery devices for fattening foods, economists argue in a new study.

by Michael Olson

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February 18, 2015 1:06 AM

When does ‘free range’ parenting become neglect?

Parents have made news recently after being detained for purposefully leaving children on their own, prompting renewed debate about so-called "free-range parenting."

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February 17, 2015 12:54 AM

Should Obama’s immigration executive action be delayed?

"A federal judge in South Texas on Monday temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, giving a coalition of 26 states time to pursue a lawsuit that aims to permanently stop the orders," reports the Associated Press.

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February 12, 2015 8:25 AM

Who should replace Jon Stewart?

"Jon Stewart is leaving a big hole at Comedy Central. It won't be that hard to fill," writes Peter Weber at The Week.

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